Author: Lauren Carrane

An experienced journalist, Lauren has had her writing appear in The Boston Globe, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, The Daily Herald, Fast Company Magazine, Make It Better Magazine, Chicago Parent Magazine, Dance Teacher Magazine and more. She also taught journalism to graduate students at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where she earned her Master’s degree in 2005.

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Mommy Materials Oct 21, 2021

Why Has My Milk Supply Dropped?

It’s a situation most breastfeeding moms fear: What if I’m not producing enough milk for…

How to Save Money on Breast Pumping Supplies
Mommy Materials Sep 15, 2021

How to Save Money on Breast Pumping Supplies

When experts tout the benefits of breast feeding vs. formula, they usually say that breastfeeding…

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Mommy Materials Aug 4, 2021

How to Calculate How Much Breast Milk to Pump Each Day

Headed back to school or work soon and not sure how much milk you're going…

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Mommy Materials Aug 3, 2021

How to Return a Breast Pump That Is Not Working

There is nothing worse than being all set to start breast pumping for the day…

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Mommy Materials Jul 13, 2021

What to Do If You Have a Clogged Milk Duct

Usually, if you happen to find a hard lump on your breast, it can be…

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Mommy Materials Jun 24, 2021

Can I Drink Coffee or Alcohol While Breastfeeding?

After abstaining from alcohol and cutting back on coffee during your pregnancy, you might be…

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Mommy Materials May 19, 2021

Does Breastfeeding Help You Lose Baby Weight?

After nine long months of waddling around in maternity clothes and not being able to…

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Mommy Materials Apr 15, 2021

What to Do If Your Breasts Hurt During Pumping

Breast pumping does take some getting used to, but it's not supposed to hurt. If…

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Mommy Materials Apr 12, 2021

What are the best suction settings to use on a breast pump?

When you read a description for any breast pump on the market, the manufacturers will…

Mommy Materials Mar 25, 2021

Best Advice for Breast Pumping on a Plane

Now that more people are getting their Covid-19 vaccines, more people are planning to fly…

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Mommy Materials Feb 21, 2021

Why Is My Breast Pump Losing Suction?

Is your breast pump not pumping as much milk as it used to? Here are…

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Mommy Materials Feb 17, 2021

Surprising Ways Your Breast Milk Changes

Did you know that all breast milk isn’t the same? It turns out that each…